Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Discourtesy: Word
Offensive Language: Gender
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Discourtesy: Word
Offensive Language: Gender
John Peloso
Badge #18172,
White Male
Police Officer at 79th Precinct since September 2023
Also served at
Police Service Area 5
Service
started October 2019,
made $95,600 last year,
Tax #968704
Lawsuit settlements:
$30,000 Bennett, Dante vs City of New York, et al., 2021 NYCSC NYCSC 161264/2021
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$30,000 Bennett, Dante vs City of New York, et al., 2021 NYCSC NYCSC 161264/2021
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Complaints
8
Complaints
20
Allegations
4
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Complainant Unavailable
2
Complainant Uncooperative
4
Exonerated
3
Unfounded
6
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202308525,
September 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #202205456,
August 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Female, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Gender |
| Complainant: | Female, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Female, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Force: Hit against inanimate object |
| Complainant: | Female, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| APU Case Status: | Pending |
| Penalty: | APU - Decision Pending |
Complaint #202204559,
July 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
Complaint #202202950,
May 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #202106554,
October 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Gender |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202105455,
September 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| APU Case Status: | Pending |
| Penalty: | APU - Decision Pending |
Complaint #202102915,
May 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #202101303,
February 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202308525, September 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 25-29 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202205456, August 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Discourtesy: Word | Female, 18-20 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Offensive Language: Gender | Female, 18-20 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Discourtesy: Word | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Discourtesy: Word | Female, 18-20 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Force: Hit against inanimate object | Female, 18-20 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| APU Case Status: Pending | ||
| Penalty: APU - Decision Pending | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202204559, July 2022 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Substantiated (Formalized Training) | |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202202950, May 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202106554, October 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Black Male, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Offensive Language: Gender | Black Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Question | Black Male, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202105455, September 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 35-39 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| APU Case Status: Pending | ||
| Penalty: APU - Decision Pending | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202102915, May 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Male, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202101303, February 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 30-34 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 30-34 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Discipline
Case: 2023-29531
Closed: 5/15/2024
Case Details:
- Wrongful entry of a premises.
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training
Lawsuits
Bennett, Dante vs City of New York, et al.Case # 161264/2021, Supreme Court - New York, December 21, 2021, ended March 15, 2024
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 19, 2021, while lawfully present near 349 East 116th Street in New York, NY, the plaintiff was unlawfully approached, searched, assaulted, battered, arrested, and detained by defendants John Peloso, Luis Hiraldo-Garcia, Jose Ramos, and John Does 1-10, in an excessive manner without legal justification. The plaintiff was waiting in line outside a funeral home for a friend's service when he noticed a commotion involving civilians and officers across the street. He began recording the interaction with his phone while standing on the curb. Without warning, five officers approached and began pushing and punching him in the head and face, causing him to fall. The defendants continued to slam him into the g...